Many Ugandans do not believe children can learn until they are 6 or 7 years old. Therefore, Bible study programs in Uganda have generally been slow to develop. After several years of effort, MCC now offers Bible studies for both English and non-English speaking children as well as adults at 9:00 every Sunday morning. God has blessed us with many children and enthusiastic, dedicated teachers to teach them.

Children's Bible Study

Wednesday Bible Study

In Uganda, the “youth” include young people from about age 13 to 30. The MCC youth group combines fun and fellowship, worship and work as they meet together several days a week. One day it might be a friendly volleyball match with a team from a neighboring school or church. Another afternoon it might be a Bible study, rehearsing for a skit or special song for the church, or even filling potholes in a neighborhood road. God has blessed these various activities for spiritual growth and effective outreach to friends who need to hear the good news.

Volleyball at youth day

Shepherds worship Jesus in Christmas drama

In addition to Bible study, the women of MCC participate in tailoring classes twice a week where they learn a valuable skill. Most women in Uganda have a limited education and few opportunities to develop skills beyond cooking and childcare. They have almost no means of support other than the meager earnings of their husbands. Many feel isolated and hopeless. Through the tailoring classes these women not only learn how to sew, they also are developing relationships with other women in a Christian environment where they feel supported and successful. The tailoring classes have also worked as outreach to the community. Several women from the community have been baptized as a result of relationships developed in tailoring class.

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Look what we made!

New ladies at tailoring

In a country as poor as Uganda, the genuine needs of the people are endless. MCC has dedicated 10% of the weekly offering/contribution for benevolence. Those needing help visit with a committee made up of MCC members, who have developed guidelines for when to help and how to take care of the most urgent needs.

A planning committee made up of leaders of the various MCC ministries meets monthly to plan for events and activities, deal with conflicts, and help set a direction for the church. Until the church grows to the point of having qualified men serve as elders, this group provides and opportunity to see and hear the heart of the members at MCC.

The Planning Committee enjoys a meal together.

The people at MCC are excited to tell others about Jesus Christ. Individual members are talking with their friends, family and acquaintances. A volleyball team from a neighboring Muslim village came to worship because of relationships with our youth. One of the women brought her sister to worship after the ladies class visited in her home. Several primary school teachers have attended because one of their well -respected students invited them. Our watchman, an excellent evangelist, teaches anyone who stops by the building. Evangelism is truly an every day, house to house activity in Mbale.

God is also working closer to home on the mountain just behind Mbale, whose population is primarily Muslim. In the village of Nabisolo, a church has been established after initial contact, follow-up visits and teaching. Having seen the involvement of MCC at Nabisolo, neighboring villages are requesting visits and preaching. As a result, teachers from within the leadership of MCC go up the mountain each week to preach and encourage. This aids in creating a spirit of “Africans reaching Africa”.  Currently MCC has been instrumental in the planting and/or growth of 2 village churches in the area including Nabisolo and Bubirabi. These churches are now part of the Mbale North Cluster of churches that meet together regularly for mutual encouragement and joint problem solving.

Mbale Town Cluster meeting at MCC

Lunch at March 2005 cluster meeting at MCC

What's Happening at MCC?

Visiting patients at Mbale Hospital

On the last Sunday of each month, men and women from MCC visit patients at the Mbale hospital.  The women distribute gifts for the patients (cookies, soap, and milk) while the men pray with the patients and their families.

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